by mcauley_admin | Jul 12, 2023 | Publication
In 2007, the plaintiff was working as a self-employed brick cleaner on a building site, occupied by the defendant, a building company, at the time of the incident. The plaintiff fell approximately 4.5 metres, from scaffolding onto a pile of bricks. The scaffolding was...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 6, 2023 | Publication
In simple terms, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. A contract can be in writing or verbal. For a contract to be reached between parties there must be an offer and acceptance, an intention to be legally bound and consideration. For...
by mcauley_admin | Jul 6, 2023 | Publication
A loved one has appointed you as his or her executor. What do you have to do? The responsibilities of executors include to: 1: Make sure all property is insured. 2. Secure the assets of the estate. 3: Itemise the assets of the estate. 4: Itemise the debts...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 28, 2023 | Publication
A commercial dispute can arise in varied circumstances. There are numerous types of commercial disputes. Some of the different methods that can be used to resolve a commercial dispute include: Negotiation – this can involve the parties in direct...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 27, 2023 | Publication
“Can I sue my workers compensation insurer?” This is a common temptation injured workers have after years of frustration with a broken compensation system. In a recent case, this is exactly what an injured worker did, albeit unsuccessfully. The plaintiff, Scot George...
